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The Examined Lives (ENM Vibes)

The Examined Lives (ENM Vibes)

De: Lauren Hayes
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Welcome to an evolved "The Examined Lives" podcast! What started as a deep dive into the drama of the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reality show has evolved into a bold exploration of modern love, non-monogamy, and its portrayal in mainstream media.


Join hosts Lauren, an ENM relationship coach and swinger, and Ben, an ex-LDS polyamorist, as they bring their unique perspectives to mainstream media’s portrayal of ethical non-monogamy. From dissecting TV shows to sharing their own insights and experiences, Lauren and Ben invite you to laugh, learn, and rethink what love can look like.

Whether you're here for the spicy stories, thought-provoking discussions, or just some good company, this podcast is your go-to for real talk about relationships that break the mold. Buckle up—it’s about to get real, raw, and a little rebellious!


Still, unofficially representing real communities sometimes misrepresented in media


Hosted by: Lauren Hayes, Swinging Lifestyle Coach & her poly friend, Ben

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  • She’s Gotta Have It — and So Do We
    Nov 10 2025

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    Ben and Lauren kick off this week’s episode with a few spicy tales from her latest swinger shenanigans at a lifestyle resort- because why ease in when you can dive right in? It’s late October, which means it’s officially Swinger Christmas (aka Halloween), so the party-talk begins.

    From there, they turn their attention to She’s Gotta Have It (2017), the bold, unapologetic series about Nola Darling - a free-spirited Black artist navigating love, sex, and identity as she dates three men and a woman. Lauren and Ben unpack the gender dynamics, power plays, and deeper layers that make Nola such a complex character - not just as a polyamorous woman, but as a whole human being.

    With themes touching on women’s autonomy, sexual assault, body image, and self-expression, this lively conversation explores how She’s Gotta Have It dares to mix art, sex, and social commentary in ways that still feel fresh and provocative today.


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    Retreats: https://www.swinginglifestylecoach.com/inperson-retreats

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    38 m
  • Splitsville: Comedy Win, ENM Fail
    Sep 22 2025

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    Lauren and Ben dive into Splitsville—the gloriously unhinged new movie where a handjob-fueled car crash leads to divorce, an “open marriage circus,” and a bro-fight so long it could’ve had intermission popcorn. Lauren actually saw the whole film (so you don’t necessarily have to), while Ben only managed the trailer—though that doesn’t stop him from handing out hot takes and wishing for raunchier American comedies.

    Along the way, we get weekend updates: cozy threesomes, Billy Idol rocking shirtless at 69, and Ben sheepishly asking Lauren to boss him around more. The conversation hits all the messy intersections of monogamy and ENM—“no rules” hookups that go sideways, honesty that isn’t honest, and whether penises deserve serious actor cred.

    It’s a roast of cinematic chaos, equal parts disaster and delight.


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    Retreats: https://www.swinginglifestylecoach.com/inperson-retreats

    Get my book: For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist

    Website: SwingingLifestyleCoach.com

    Social Media
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinginglifestylecoach

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwingingLifestyleCoach

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZR-9HggJ51NaJnXCnq0Ew

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    23 m
  • Trigonometry & the Awkward Art of Adding a Third
    Sep 12 2025

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    Lauren and Ben kick off with Ben's hilariously mundane life updates - school stress and parties - while Lauren reveals about her French nudist swinger village jaunt, where badges are mandatory but clothing is not. This episode covers everything from unicorn cakes to awkward throuple jealousy. They dissect "Trigonometry," a slow-burn British gem where a couple accidentally throuples with their Olympic swimmer lodger, complete with vulva slip-ups, drag bar unicorn roasts, and a honeymoon ruined by overthinking the "third." Their poly insights shine: no role models means dramatic mess-ups, but it's refreshingly real on unicorn vulnerabilities and coming-out chaos. Tune in for laughs around the truisms that ENM is sometimes stickier than movie theater floors.


    STD Hero: or use coupon code Lauren10 at checkout.

    Retreats: https://www.swinginglifestylecoach.com/inperson-retreats

    Get my book: For Better or Even Better: 7 Lessons on Love & Life from a Non-Monogamist

    Website: SwingingLifestyleCoach.com

    Social Media
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swinginglifestylecoach

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwingingLifestyleCoach

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZR-9HggJ51NaJnXCnq0Ew

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    29 m
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